A systematic review of plant-based therapy for the management of diabetes mellitus in the East Africa community by Nancy Bonareri Mitaki, Ilemobayo Victor Fasogbon, Onyinye Vivian Ojiakor, Wusa Makena, Emmanuel O. Ikuomola, Reuben Samson Dangana, Ibe Micheal Usman, Ekom Monday Etukudo, Augustine Oviosun, Swase Dominic Terkimbi, Elizabeth Bessy Umoren, Angela Mumbua Musyoka, Solomon A Mbina, Esther Ugo Alum, Ibrahim Babangida Abubakar, Godson Emeka Anyanwu, Patrick Maduabuchi Aja

“…Background Information: Diabetes is a serious global health issue that is particularly common in East Africa. …”
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Perspectives of healthcare stakeholders in Nigeria on the impact of COVID-19 on health services by Adeponle O. Adeoye, Yewande T. Nejo, Chinwe L. Ochu, Josephine Bayigga, Rodgers R. Ayebare, Adedayo O. Faneye, Charles O. Adewemimo, Oluwaseun Emmanuel Falayi, Adeniyi Francis Fagbamigbe, Prosper Okonkwo, Adewale Victor Opayele, Gloria Ogochukwu Nwiyi, Sunday Obiajunwa Eziechina, Ikemefule Rex Uzoma, Priscilla Ibekwe, Tamrat Shaweno, Nebiyu Dereje, Francis Kakooza, Mosoka Papa Fallah, Georgina Njideka Odaibo

“…Background: COVID-19 disrupted critical public health services globally. It is important to understand how the pandemic affected healthcare service delivery and utilisation in Nigeria to guide planning for future public health crises in the country. …”
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NASSDA as a Data-Collaborative Network to Enhance Social Science Research in East Asia by Pei-Shan Liao, Shuai Wang, Hiroshi Ishida, Hearan Koo, Won-ho Park

“…International organizations that promote data sharing and collaboration among data depositories have emerged globally and regionally. Such international collaboration, however, is few in regions other than Europe and North America. …”
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Chinese nurses’ perspectives on child-friendly healthcare practice assessment: a qualitative study by Wei Xiao Huang, Mei Chan Chong, Li Yoong Tang, Xiao Xia Liu, Mei Fang, Yun Yun Shen, Xiao Li Guo

“…Abstract Background Nurses play a critical role in the implementation of child-friendly healthcare, ensuring that pediatric patients receive comprehensive and compassionate services. However, there is a global scarcity of research evaluating nurses’ practices in delivering child-friendly healthcare. …”
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Rural-urban disparities and socioeconomic determinants of caesarean delivery rates in Zimbabwe: Evidence from the 2019 National Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey by G N Musuka, G Murewanhema, H Herrera, E Mbunge, R Birri-Makota, T Dzinamarira, D Cuadros, I Chingombe, A Mpofu, M Mapingure

“… Caesarean sections (CSs) have increased globally, with concerns being raised involving overutilisation and inequalities in access. …”
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PARP Inhibitors in the Treatment of Ovarian Cancer by Andrzej Paweł Zuzak, Magdalena Cieślik-Porębska, Krzysztof Kułak, Jagoda Niewiadomska

“… Introduction Ovarian cancer is a leading cause of cancer mortality globally due to late-stage diagnosis and limited treatment options. …”
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Exploring Acute Kidney Injury Incidence in Hip Periprosthetic Joint Infection Treatment With Combined Intravenous and Intra-articular Antibiotic Infusion by Wenbo Mu, MD, PhD, Boyong Xu, MD, Fei Wang, MD, Wentao Guo, MD, PhD, Xiaogang Zhang, MD, Li Cao, MD

“…AKI was classified according to the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes criteria. Results: Among 151 patients, 17 (11.26%) developed AKI, with 13 cases resolving transiently before discharge. …”
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Diagnostic Performance of Deep Learning Applications in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Detection Using Computed Tomography Imaging by Enes Şahin, Ozan Can Tatar, Mehmet Eşref Ulutaş, Sertaç Ata Güler, Turgay Şimşek, Nihat Zafer Utkan, Nuh Zafer Cantürk

“…Background/Aims: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a prevalent cancer that significantly contributes to mortality globally, primarily due to its late diagnosis. Early detection is crucial yet challenging. …”
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Bioanthropological and Biomechanical Perspectives on Skeletal Senescence Variation by Sayf Muhammad Alaydrus, Muhamad Andri Jauhari

“…However, aside from osteoporosis, skeletal senescence is a less discussed topic in Indonesia. A global and national increase in the aging population indicates they will be a major group in society, raising the urgency of reviewing this matter. …”
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Precision livestock farming applied to the dairy sector: 50 years of history with a text mining and topic analysis approach by Lucia Trapanese, Giovanna Bifulco, Alfio Calanni Macchio, Francesca Aragona, Sissy Purrone, Giuseppe Campanile, Angela Salzano

“…The global dairy industry has been revolutionized by advancements in genetics, milking technology, nutrition, and farm management, leading to increased milk production per cow and a substantial rise in total annual milk output. …”
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New biomarkers for diagnosis of bladder cancer: a bibliometric analysis by Roberto Falabella, Valentina De Simone, Felice Crocetto, Francesco Del Giudice, Angelo Porreca, Nazario Foschi, Biagio Barone, Luca Di Gianfrancesco, Valentina Di Pasquale, Vincenzo Francesco Caputo

“… Background/Objectives: Bladder cancer is a multifactorial disease, ranking as the 10th most common cancer globally and the fourth most common cancer in men and the ninth in women in the Western world. …”
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Designing a sustainable closed-loop supply chain using robust possibilistic-stochastic programming in pentagonal fuzzy numbers by Seyyed Jalaladdin Hosseini Dehshiri, Maghsoud Amiri, Mostafa Hajiaghaei-Keshteli, Mehdi Keshavarz-Ghorabaee, Edmundas Kazimieras Zavadskas, Jurgita Antuchevičienė

“…Developing a Robust Stochastic-Possibilistic (RSP) based on PFNs under fuzzy scenarios, presenting measures of necessity, possibility, and credibility for making decisions founded on different levels of DMs’ risk, and proposing global solutions through providing linear programming models are the main innovations and contributions of the present research. …”
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The Myth of Air Purifier in Mitigating the Transmission Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Virus by Lip Huat Saw, Bey Fen Leo, Chin Yik Lin, Norfilza Mohd Mokhtar, Sawal Hamid Md Ali, Mohd Shahrul Mohd Nadzir

“…Abstract Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a highly infectious disease that emerged in December of 2019, threatening human health and leading to global public health crises. Airborne transmission via droplets and aerosol has been recently recognized as one of the infection modes for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. …”
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Flavonoid Compounds from Ethanol Extract of Sungkai Leaves (Peronema canescens. Jack) and Antibacterial Activity Test Against Staphylococcus epidermidis and Escherchia coli by Nindita Clourisa Amaris Susanto, Jammes Ardhica, Nelson, Madyawati Latief

“… The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has intensified the global search for alternative antimicrobial agents, particularly from natural sources. …”
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Modifiable life style factors and male reproductive health: a cross-sectional study in IVF clinic attendees in Ghana by Brodrick Yeboah Amoah, Saliah Yao Bayamina, Cosmos Gborsong, Hubert Owusu, George Awuku Asare, Emmanuel Kwabena Yeboah, Josephine Ablakwa, Georgina Hammond

“…BackgroundMale infertility is a significant global public health issue, with modifiable lifestyle factors such as smoking, obesity, and psychological stress contributing to impaired semen quality and hormonal dysregulation. …”
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Antiviral activity of natural compounds extracted from Mediterranean medicinal plants against SARS-CoV-2 by Stephanie Ghio, Jean-Pierre Brincat, Yuksel Cetin, Frederick Lia

“…The outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) led to a pandemic with devastating outcomes, and hence, there is a global need to search for small-molecule inhibitors that can act against this viral pathogen. …”
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The effects of the combination of resistance exercise and heat stress on cell production and plasma levels of cytokines by Maryam Zilaei Bouri, Hamid Agha-Alinejad, Shirin Zilaei Bouri, Saeed Daneshmandi

“… Global warming and its effects on human health encourage the examination of the effect of resistance exercise and heat stress on cytokines production. …”
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Insights into prostate cancer awareness and perceptions among men in Tshwane by L Nzombe, J Shirinde, S Patrick

“… Background. Globally, prostate cancer (PCa) accounts for 6.6% of deaths, while in South Africa (SA), PCa accounts for 13% of deaths in males, with over 4 000 SA men diagnosed with PCa annually. …”
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The Comparison of Food and Nutrient Intake among Iranian Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Adults by Najmeh Maayeshi, Hassan Mozaffari-Khosravi, Sayyed Saeid Khayyatzadeh, Hossein Fallahzadeh

“…Background: Diabetes is known as a rising global health metabolic disorder. Eating choices are considered as a main factor in type 2 diabetes (T2D) prevention and treatment. …”
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Anticipating climate change-related mobility in Karachi and Ho Chi Minh City: lessons from a hybrid foresight approach by Aaron Martin, Boukje Kistemaker, Beth Allen, Bryan Jones

“…Climate change exacerbates existing risks and vulnerabilities for people globally, and migration is a longstanding adaptation response to climate risk. …”
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